In-depth reporting on national security, defense technologies, and strategic military developments affecting regional stability.
India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its national security after the Ministry of Defence signed two contracts worth a combined ₹4,106 crore on October 15, 2026. The agreements cover a dedicated GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The acquisitions are aimed at…
The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded in New Delhi on October 13 with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, establishing a new political framework for regional security cooperation among seven member countries. The declaration calls for stronger action against terrorism, violent extremism, terrorist financing, human trafficking, narcotics and transnational organised crime. It also emphasises…
Kyiv, October 7, 2026: Russia launched one of its heaviest recent waves of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including children, and injuring around 50 others, according to Ukrainian officials and reporting by Reuters. The strikes hit several Ukrainian cities, damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, and once again…
New Delhi, October 3, 2026: An Indian commercial pilot has become the focus of international attention after a dramatic cockpit incident aboard a Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured during the incident, played a crucial role in preventing the situation from turning…
India has taken another step towards strengthening the operational capability of the Indian Army’s armoured forces with the Defence Ministry signing a ₹586 crore contract for the procurement of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Army’s T-72 and T-90 main battle tanks. The contract was signed on September 21, 2026, with Pune-based Accurate Industrial Controls…
India has stepped up its push to build a stronger indigenous drone-warfare ecosystem as the Indian Air Force has launched its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The three-day event, being held from September 14 to 16, brings together Indian defence companies, startups, MSMEs, Defence Public Sector Undertakings and technology…
The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by the leaders of the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—at the 13th BRICS Summit, hosted virtually by India on 9 September 2021. Held during India’s BRICS chairship, the summit came at a particularly significant moment for international affairs. The COVID-19 pandemic was still disrupting economies and…
Artificial intelligence is moving into a new and increasingly concerning phase of the global technology race. Anthropic has reported that malicious actors are no longer using advanced AI models merely as chatbots or assistants for individual tasks. Instead, some groups are using AI to orchestrate and execute large portions of cyber operations, with human operators…
India is at the centre of major international diplomacy this week as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing together leaders from some of the world’s most influential emerging economies. The summit, being held on September 12–13, 2026, has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic events in India this year, with discussions…
China’s dominance over the global rare-earth supply chain is once again becoming a major source of tension with the United States, with several Chinese suppliers reportedly declining to ship rare-earth materials to American customers because of growing geopolitical uncertainty. The development adds another layer to the increasingly strategic competition between Washington and Beijing, where technology,…
